Marching Band "The Heart of Connecticut"
As the band’s reputation grew, they received a number of offers to perform at various shows and competitions both in Connecticut and throughout the Northeast. In 2004 the Pioneer Marching Band made its first appearance at the Halloween Parade in NY’s Greenwich Village, performing for almost 2 million spectators. This was followed shortly thereafter by an appearance at the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in Stamford, Connecticut.
Recent media appearances by the band include a national television commercial for Verizon Wireless in 2004; an appearance on MTV in 2005; and an appearance in a national television commercial for Publisher’s Clearing House, also in 2005.
The Pioneer Marching Band has performed in Lancaster, Pennsylvania fat the Tournament of Bands, and at the Cavalcade of Bands PA Championship in Hershey. Additionally, the Marching Band makes regular appearances at Walt Disney World’s Magic Music Days parade at the Magic Kingdom.
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